Joseph Murray

Background

Murray, Joseph was born on December 14, 1916 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Oscar and Nettie Muriel (Cotham) Murray.

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry, University Puget Sound, 1948. Master of Science in Chemistry, Oregon State University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1956.

Career

Various university and professional chemist positions, 1948-1951; organic researcher, Trojan Powder Company, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Wolf Lake, Illinois, 1951-1952; instructor chemistry, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1952-1956; senior evaluations engineer, Olin Corporation, 1956-1959; director nuclear computer center, Olin Corporation, 1959-1961; corporation manager technical data center, Olin Corporation, 1961-1962; assistant professor of chemistry, Montana Technology, Butte, 1962-1964; associate professor of chemistry, Montana Technology, Butte, 1964-1970; professor of chemistry, Montana Technology, Butte, 1970-1980; professor emeritus chemistry, Montana Technology, Butte, 1980-1998. Acting department head Montana Technology, Butte, 1971-1975, chairman, 1975. Chemical consultant local police and fire departments, Defense Research Institute, American Association Railroads, local lawyers.

Achievements

• Joseph Murray has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Institute Chemists (life), American Chemical Society (past program chairman Montana section, past section chairman), Mu Sigma Delta, Society of Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Connections

Married Irma Leontina Chaix, January 4, 1941. Children: Carl, JoAnn.

Father:

Oscar Murray

Mother:

Nettie Muriel (Cotham) Murray

Spouse:

Irma Leontina Chaix

child:

JoAnn Murray

child:

Carl Murray